A survey of members of the Faculty of Advocates has found that four in five agree that remote hearings are a useful addition to how court hearings are heard in Scotland.
The Lord Justice General, Lord Carloway, has agreed a recommendation from the Restarting Solemn Trials Working Group for an innovative new approach for High Court jury trials.
The Faculty of Advocates has published its comments in relation to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill.
Hate Crime and Public Order Bill
The new Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates is Ronnie Renucci, QC.
A major conference to analyse the future for legal services in Scotland is being planned for the autumn.
An election for the office of Vice-Dean of Faculty will be a two-way contest between Lynda Brabender, QC, and Ronnie Renucci, QC.
A senior member of the criminal Bar is to help explore changes in the legal landscape and challenges raised by COVID-19.